Utah EMS Education Update
February 2020
In This Issue
In this issue, the NREMT came out with a new fee schedule for 2021 and a modification to the IV skill station. There are some changes to the training center application process. Also, check out the great training opportunities for our educators.
Training Center Application Ready
Is your organization approved to offer CME?
Do you have a training officer?
Do you want to be able to verify CME and skills for EMS Providers?
Then you need to be an approved training center!
Who should apply? Any organization that offers continuing education and skills verification who is not already designated as an agency by the bureau?
Is there a fee? Yes, a $135 fee is required and is paid every 4 years.
Where do I apply? In ImageTrend under agency applications there is a Training Center Application. You will need to complete that application to be considered.
Why do I need to do this? In order to offer CME and skills verification in Utah, you have to be a designated agency with a training officer or an approved training center with a training officer.
If you have questions about becoming an approved training center please contact Dan Camp at dcamp@utah.gov 801-273-6673.
State of Utah Telework Initiative
Read more about the initiative here: https://governor.utah.gov/2019/07/16/state-of-utah-introduces-teleworking-program-for-employees/
First Responder Toolbox
“Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders”
NREMT 2021 Fee Schedule Notification
- EMR: $85
- EMT: $98
- AEMT: $136
- Paramedic: $152
As a reminder, the new fees will be effective January 1, 2021.
NREMT Modification of the IV Skill Station
Effective on January 20, 2020, the National Registry is modifying the format of the Intravenous (IV) skill stations. The Intravenous (IV) Therapy skill station will be administered independently of the IV Bolus Medications skill station so that they are administered as two independent skills.
The ability to perform the Intravenous Bolus Medications skill is no longer dependent upon successful completion of the IV Therapy skill.
Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness
Lunch & Learn: Traffic Incident Management for the Public
Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1089489/live_event (Course# 1089489)
When: Wednesday, February 26, 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)
Cost: Free (Lunch provided!)
The 2020 Lunch & Learn Series opens with UDOT Emergency Manager, Joaquín Mixco, who will discuss the function of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) System, the dangers posed to responders on scene, and what actions motorists should (and should not!) take during traffic incidents and incident response.
Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)
Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1056568/live_event (Course# 1056568)
When: Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Disaster Life Support class
Cost: $80 (NDLSF registration and materials)
ADLS® is a competency-based, interactive course in mass casualty management that builds on the knowledge gained in the Basic Disaster Life Support class.
Instructor Development Workshop (IDW; MGT-323)
Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1069566/live_event (Course# 1069566)
When: Wed-Fri, March 25-27, 8:00am-5:00pm each day
Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)
Cost: Free
This course gives insight into active, learner-centered adult education and enhances the instructional skills and styles of experienced instructors.
Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC; PER-340)
Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1089259/live_event (Course# 1089259)
When: Tues-Thurs, April 28-30, 8:00am-5:00pm each day
Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)
Cost: Free
Presented by the NCBRT/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, this 24-hour course is designed to improve integration between response agencies in active shooter events.
Do You Want to Help Train New EMS Instructors!?
EMS Instructor Course for Current Educators
Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,
- Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this Instructor session is IS2019265
- After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the EMS Instructor application.
NOTE: This will take place at Ogden Fire Station #3
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020, 08:00 AM
450 North Street, Ogden, UT, USA
New Course Coordinator Course
Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,
- Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this Instructor session is CC2019228
- After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the Course Coordinator Course.
NOTE: This will take place in room 342.
Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 08:00 AM
3760 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
EMS Instructor Update Seminar
Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,
- Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this Instructor session is IS2019171
- After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the EMS Instructor application.
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 08:00 AM
Hilton Garden Inn St. George, South Convention Center Drive, St. George, UT, USA
Training Officer Update Seminar
Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,
- Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this Instructor session is TO2019172
- After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the EMS Instructor application.
NOTE: This session will start immediately following the EMS Instructor Seminar. It is recommended you arrive 1 hour early if this is the only session you are coming to.
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 04:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn St. George, South Convention Center Drive, St. George, UT, USA
Course Coordinator Update Seminar
Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,
- Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this Instructor session is CC2019173
- After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the EMS Instructor application.
NOTE: This session will start immediately following the EMS Instructor Seminar. It is recommended you arrive 1 hour early if this is the only session you are coming to.
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 05:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn St. George, South Convention Center Drive, St. George, UT, USA
Zero Fatalities Safety Summit
APRIL 1-2, 2020 AT THE DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER IN LAYTON, UTAH
Save the Date!
2020 UAEMT CONVENTION
May 7th-9th, 2020
Red Lion Hotel, St. George, Utah
Registration is open!
We hope you will join us for this year's Utah Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Annual Convention in St. George, May 7th-9th, 2020. The convention will feature Classic AIR training, a UAEMT business meeting, mass casualty exercise & skills competition, awards, elections, and much more!
Get complete details, register online, and view a schedule of events on our registration page here.
Quote of the Month
- John F. Kennedy
Bureau of EMS and Preparedness
Email: ems@utah.gov
Website: bemsp.utah.gov
Location: 3760 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Phone: 801-273-6666
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Twitter: @ubemsp